Question
Does a 4-year-old child get growth pains? My child has elbow pain, knee joint pain, back pain, and keeps crying. It’s been two days, and the cause is unclear. They’ve had a cold these two days and their mouth hurts too. The previous treatment and its effectiveness: The local hospital said there was nothing wrong, but they cry very hard, as if it’s very painful. What should I do!
Answer
A 4-year-old is likely to have growth pains again, which is a normal phenomenon. You can try making papaya congee with the following recipe: 3 grams of papaya powder, 50 grams of pork, sufficient amounts of ginger juice and honey. Preparation: Cook the pork to make congee, then stir in the papaya powder, ginger juice, and honey when it’s cooked. Boil for a little longer and it’s ready. Take 1-2 doses daily. Benefits: Removes dampness, unblocks meridians, and promotes blood circulation. Growth pains can be quite harmful to children, so it’s recommended that parents take their child to a specialist for a follow-up consultation and treatment under a doctor’s guidance. In daily life, it’s important to give children plenty of care and attention, pay close attention to their diet, and hope they recover quickly!